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Cleveland Guardians’ highly touted pitching prospect Gavin Williams has experienced continued discomfort in his right elbow after a live-hitting session, prompting the team to administer an injection and shut him down for the next seven days. The setback is a concerning development for the 24-year-old, who was ranked among Baseball America’s top 50 prospects before making his MLB debut last season. Williams’ absence adds to the significant turnover in the Guardians’ rotation since last season, with Shane Bieber undergoing Tommy John surgery, Triston McKenzie struggling with velocity issues, and Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen failing to live up to expectations. The team’s ability to develop pitching talent is being tested this season, with key rotation members facing long-term absences and injuries to several prospects, including Daniel Espino and Joey Cantillo. Despite adding depth with acquisitions like Zak Kent and Wes Parsons, the Guardians may need to explore further external options if they want to maintain their strong start to the season.

The San Francisco Giants have placed left-handed pitcher Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list (IL) due to a left adductor strain. The injury, which was retroactive to April 23, is expected to sideline Snell for at least a month, according to the Baseball Prospectus recovery database. Snell’s absence adds to the Giants’ mounting injury woes, with fellow starters Robbie Ray, Alex Cobb, and Tristan Beck also currently on the IL. The Giants will now rely on Logan Webb, Kyler Harrison, and others to carry the load in Snell’s absence.